Why the U.S. needs India now more than ever

President Biden welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on Thursday. This is Modi's first U.S. state visit and the stakes are high for the relationship between the two nations. Plus, Hunter Biden reaches an agreement with the DOJ over tax and gun charges. Guests: Axios' Ryan Heath and Alex Thompson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Hunter Biden charged with gun felony and tax misdemeanors Judge sets August trial date for Trump documents case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices